Both these Group A teams suffered heavy defeats in their first game of the ICC World T20 2014 qualifiers, Hong Kong and Afghanistan’s clash could dictate the progress of either teams progressing from the group.

The associate nations have produced results that have raised a few eyebrows in the T20 World Cup qualifiers so far. Ireland trumped Zimbabwe and Nepal made the world stand up and take notice of their vibrant and passionate fans as well as the team’s energetic brand of cricket.

First Published on March 18, 2014 2:12 PM ISTLast updated on March 18, 2014 2:12 PM IST